We meet today in freedom's cause
and raise our voices high.
We'll join our hands in union strong
to battle or to die!
Chorus:
Hold the fort, for we are coming!
Union men, be strong!
Side by side, we battle onward;
victory will come!
Look, my comrades! See the union
banners waving high.
Reinforcements now appearing,
victory is nigh!
Hold the fort...
See our numbers still increasing,
hear the bugles blow!
By our union, we shall triumph
over every foe!
Hold the fort...